Comments for Thoughts and Actions http://www.keithsibson.com Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:23:18 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on How to Build a Stereo Cooler by Keith Sibson http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/how-to-build-a-stereo-cooler/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Keith Sibson Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:23:18 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=12#comment-54 It sounds like you have everything set up right, but check to make sure that you have the hookups the right way round, +12V to battery + and GND to battery -. Also, I think the amp itself might have a small inconspicuous power switch you need to turn on. Failing that, you probably need to start testing the individual components with a multi-meter (these cost as little as $15). Touch the multi-meter pins to the terminals on +12V and GND on the amp while everything is connected. If you get a voltage, then it's probably the amp that is DOA. If you don't get a voltage test the battery terminals to determine whether the battery is flat or the cables are bad. Good luck! It sounds like you have everything set up right, but check to make sure that you have the hookups the right way round, +12V to battery + and GND to battery -. Also, I think the amp itself might have a small inconspicuous power switch you need to turn on. Failing that, you probably need to start testing the individual components with a multi-meter (these cost as little as $15). Touch the multi-meter pins to the terminals on +12V and GND on the amp while everything is connected. If you get a voltage, then it’s probably the amp that is DOA. If you don’t get a voltage test the battery terminals to determine whether the battery is flat or the cables are bad. Good luck!

]]> Comment on How to Build a Stereo Cooler by Josh http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/how-to-build-a-stereo-cooler/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Josh Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:42:08 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=12#comment-53 Keith, Building a stereo cooler for the baseball park while attending my son's games. It's definitely going to be cool having it at the ballpark, however, I'm a pure novice when it comes to hooking up stereo equipment. I've followed the instructions to a tee but somehow can't get any power to my amp. I'm using a 10 gauge install kit, a 12V mower battery, a 600W JVC amp and switch from radioshack. I have everything connected exactly like you have it in your amp photo. Fuses are good. I've even tried taking the switch out of the loop. Just can't get the amp to power up. Any suggestions? Keith,
Building a stereo cooler for the baseball park while attending my son’s games. It’s definitely going to be cool having it at the ballpark, however, I’m a pure novice when it comes to hooking up stereo equipment. I’ve followed the instructions to a tee but somehow can’t get any power to my amp. I’m using a 10 gauge install kit, a 12V mower battery, a 600W JVC amp and switch from radioshack. I have everything connected exactly like you have it in your amp photo. Fuses are good. I’ve even tried taking the switch out of the loop. Just can’t get the amp to power up. Any suggestions?

]]> Comment on How to Build a Stereo Cooler by Paul http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/how-to-build-a-stereo-cooler/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Paul Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:29:41 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=12#comment-52 I would put the battery in a battery box and vent it outside to reduce corrosion proplems to your equipment and reduce any chance of explosion. I would put the battery in a battery box and vent it outside to reduce corrosion proplems to your equipment and reduce any chance of explosion.

]]> Comment on How to Build a Stereo Cooler by Keith Sibson http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/how-to-build-a-stereo-cooler/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Keith Sibson Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:59:18 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=12#comment-51 For four speakers, you would need to buy a 4-channel amp. They're not much more expensive. On your iPod question, yes you can still connect it by switching connections from the receiver. Alternatively, you can buy a higher end receiver that has iPod integration. For four speakers, you would need to buy a 4-channel amp. They’re not much more expensive. On your iPod question, yes you can still connect it by switching connections from the receiver. Alternatively, you can buy a higher end receiver that has iPod integration.

]]> Comment on How to Build a Stereo Cooler by Johnny http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/how-to-build-a-stereo-cooler/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Johnny Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:52:55 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=12#comment-50 Also Keith if you decide to use 4 speakers, would you need any additional appliances? Also Keith if you decide to use 4 speakers, would you need any additional appliances?

]]> Comment on How to Build a Stereo Cooler by Johnny http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/how-to-build-a-stereo-cooler/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Johnny Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:32:42 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=12#comment-49 Hi Keith, When you hooked your receiver up can it still play from your ipod? Hi Keith,

When you hooked your receiver up can it still play from your ipod?

]]> Comment on How to Build a Stereo Cooler by Delray http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/how-to-build-a-stereo-cooler/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Delray Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:09:30 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=12#comment-48 You said you couldn’t find a website that builds them professionally, but I in fact am the owner of a company who does. My website is www.tubintunes.com. I have made my products to where it is actually cheaper to buy them through me rather than build them yourself. My background as an installer and inventor has helped me perfect the art of build radio coolers. I even have one that floats by itself down the river. Take a look at the site and let me know what you think about my products. I can be contacted at Delray@brushfireconcepts.com with any comment or questions. Thank you so much. You said you couldn’t find a website that builds them professionally, but I in fact am the owner of a company who does. My website is http://www.tubintunes.com. I have made my products to where it is actually cheaper to buy them through me rather than build them yourself. My background as an installer and inventor has helped me perfect the art of build radio coolers. I even have one that floats by itself down the river. Take a look at the site and let me know what you think about my products. I can be contacted at Delray@brushfireconcepts.com with any comment or questions. Thank you so much.

]]> Comment on How to Build a Stereo Cooler by From The Tips Box: Negotiation Tips, Lost Credit Cards | Lifehacker Australia http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/how-to-build-a-stereo-cooler/comment-page-1/#comment-47 From The Tips Box: Negotiation Tips, Lost Credit Cards | Lifehacker Australia Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:52:57 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=12#comment-47 [...] For a picture by picture walk through, detailed instructions, and a waterproof disclaimer, hit up How to Build a Stereo Cooler. [...] [...] For a picture by picture walk through, detailed instructions, and a waterproof disclaimer, hit up How to Build a Stereo Cooler. [...]

]]> Comment on How to Paste Plain Text by Mike Schoenfelder http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/how-to-paste-plain-text/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Mike Schoenfelder Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:08:44 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=61#comment-46 Great post. I was cutting-n-pasting from a website this morning and thinking I should look on the net for a better way. Your post was truly serendipitous. I have now installed PureText and it works like a charm. Great post. I was cutting-n-pasting from a website this morning and thinking I should look on the net for a better way. Your post was truly serendipitous. I have now installed PureText and it works like a charm.

]]> Comment on Welcome by Dean http://www.keithsibson.com/2009/welcome-to-blog-239823812/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Dean Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:23:03 +0000 http://www.keithsibson.com/?p=3#comment-45 Hey Keith , That is alot of help i am going to tackle making one myself couple questions 1 where did you mount the stereo unit itself also do i need to be concerned where things are mounted inside because of magnet, heat so forth?? Thanks Dean Hey Keith ,

That is alot of help i am going to tackle making one myself couple questions
1 where did you mount the stereo unit itself also do i need to be concerned where things are mounted inside because of magnet, heat so forth??

Thanks

Dean

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